KE9922(at)statoil.no wrote:
>
> Hi there,
> I just turned into be the lucky owner of an alpine V, convertible 67 mod,
> imported from the sunny California to the colder region of Terrus - Norway.
> The car is a likely object for restoration an a huge effort is required in
> order to return to original and good shape.
> The shell and body of the car is in good condition - no major rust - no
> welding required, however repaint is required. The softtop is new and the
> carpets as well. The brakes need to be restored, the engine, gearbox and
> transmission as well. To fix this will be the long term target.
> I've order a replacement waterpump, new rear brake cylinders, repair kit
> for the brake servo, new break shoes and repair kit for the callipers.
> Hopefully this will make the car run safely (and - stopping!)
> Advises will be appreciated! Type of brake fluid, general hints and tips on
> these subjects will be of great help.
>
> Further, the rubber surrounding the windshield and the shield to scuttle
> rubber needs to be replaced, as they are completely dried and worn out.
> This concerns in general most of the rubber as they are old and worn out.
>
> Interiorwise, the seats are in terrible condition. Anybody who can tell a
> place where these can be fixed (only the steel frames are worth keeping) or
> where I can order the necessary things and assemble things myself, for a
> cheap money? The cost of this project is rising above expected limits!
>
> Further, switches, cables etc. are also dried out and should all be
> replaced.
>
> OK - hoping someone out there will give me some good ideas on further
> progress with my new baby.
>
> Otherwise, about my self: Male, 34, mech. engineer, live in Oslo/Norway
> (remember the Olympic Games in Lillehammer-94!) have also an old wooden
> boat in which I spend lots of time during the summer (last summer was GREAT
> in Norway), during the winter I ski a lot (mainly cross country and
> Telemark).
> Working in the engineering company Kværner, just watch the Whitbread cup:
> Kvaerner Innovation.
>
> My mail address:
> ke9922(at)statoil.no UNTIL november 18th!
> espen.holm(at)keo.kvaerner.com AFTER november 18th (hopefully!)
Hi Ke9922, and welcome to the list on a slow day!
Some great advice you can already find in the archives (I downloaded and
printed much of it that applied to my car and you will be able to find
info in there on many parts suppliers as well). It will take some time
to read the whole thing but it's well worth it!
Ron Tebo - Series I - B9000627
Calgary, AB Canada
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